The Second Annual Ramadan Banks Ghabga

The Kuwait Banking Association, in cooperation with the Kuwait Banks Club, organized the second annual Ramadan Banks Ghabga last Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Four Seasons Hotel. The annual Ghabga was widely attended by leaders of the banking sector, represented by the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Association, Chairmen of the Boards of Directors of Kuwaiti banks, in addition to a large number of executive leaders of local banks, members of the various specialized committees of the Association.

In this regard, the Secretary General of the Kuwait Banking Association, Prof. Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rifaei, stated that the Association is always keen to organize various events that bring together all local banks, especially the annual Ghabga, which is characterized by a beautiful Ramadan atmosphere, with the aim of enhancing communication and cooperation and supporting ties between member banks of the Kuwait Banking Association.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kuwait Banking Club, Mr. Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaih, said that within the framework of the ongoing efforts to enhance communication and strengthen relations between employees of the Kuwaiti banking sector, the Kuwait Banking Association, in cooperation with the Kuwait Banks Club, organized a Ramadan Ghabga that brought together banking leaders and a number of employees of the banking sector, during which congratulations were exchanged on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, with wishes for success and progress for the banking sector in Kuwait.

Al-Ruwaih stressed the importance of this type of meetings that reflect the cohesion of employees of Kuwaiti banks, pointing out the importance of organizing such meetings, which enhances the collective spirit that is reflected in the work environment and contributes to achieving common goals.

Sheikh Ahmad Duaij Jaber Al Sabah is the Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait since April 1st 2018, after holding the position of Vice Chairman from 4/4/2015 to 31/3/2018 and Board Member from 29/4/2012 to 3/4/2015 In his capacity as Chairman of Commercial Bank of Kuwait , Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Al Sabah has been nominated as Chairman of Kuwait Banking Association . He is also a Board member in Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies. Furthermore, Sheikh Ahmed held the position of Board member in Kuwait Clearing Company representing Commercial Bank of Kuwait from 2018 until 2019. And the Chairman of Al Tijari Financial Brokerage Company from 2014 until 2020. During his tenure with Al Tijari Investment Company (CBK Capital) from 2010 to 2012 Sheikh Ahmed was Project Finance Manager , and Acting Portfolio Manager and Manager Private Equity, prior to that and specifically from 2005 to 2010 he worked with Commercial Bank of Kuwait in the Shareholders Service Unit. Sheikh Ahmed started his career after graduation with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation in the capacity of Corporate Planner. Sheikh Ahmed Duaij Jaber Al Sabah graduated with Master of Business Administration from Maastricht School of Management in March 2008 after obtaining his Bachelor degree in Science with a major in Finance from Bentley College – United States of America in May 2000 .